12 Celebrities That Made "Hotelier" A Side Job

Traveling celebrities tend to make hotels their second homes — but some also make them their second jobs.

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Gloria Estefan & Emilio Estefan

This musical couple owns the Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa, which opened in 2008, in central Florida's Vero Beach. The five-story resort incorporates the chic sophistication of Miami and Gloria and Emilio's own personal design styles with expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Benny Andersson

This former member of ABBA is also a hotelier with a well-reviewed property, the Hotel Rival, in Stockholm. The chic boutique hotel features Egyptian cotton bed linens in every room, trendy bar and lounge areas, breakfast around the clock ("by all means, stay in bed," says the hotel) and a penthouse suite that overlooks the city's Maria Square. Andersson opened the hotel in 2003 after extensive renovations.

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Robert De Niro

Just last year, Robert De Niro partnered with Michelin-starred chef Matsuhisa Nobu to create the luxurious Nobu Hotel Manila in the Philippines. The 321-room hotel includes a sprawling swimming pool, spa and suites with views of the capital. De Niro played a key part in bringing Nobu to New York City, as well, and provided creative direction for the Nobu Restaurants. Who knew?

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Andy Murray

Scottish tennis star Andy Murray gave hotel ownership a shot when he acquired Cromlix, an estate near his hometown of Dunblane that emulates grandly elegant countryside living. In 2014, Murray transformed the mansion into a 15-room hotel, set on 34 acres of quiet woodlands and gardens. The hotel is furnished with curated Scottish antique furniture.

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Clint Eastwood

The 19th-century Mission Ranch in Carmel, California was restored by Clint Eastwood — who happened to be the mayor of the town from 1986 to 1988. He bought the ranch to rescue it from condo developers, and renovated it to be the current Mission Ranch Hotel and Restaurant. The ranch sits on 22 acres and has views of the Pacific Ocean and Carmel River Beach.

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Cristiano Ronaldo

Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is new to the hotelier game, recently partnering with the Pestana hospitality group to create soccer-themed hotels. Two of his hotels opened this year, with the more recent being the Pestana CR7 in Lisbon, Portugal, which is aimed at young adults and focuses on public spaces (more so than the guests rooms) and tech-savvy amenities.

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Elizabeth Hurley

The striking 56-room 11 Cadogan Gardens in London belongs to none other than "Austin Powers" star Elizabeth Hurley. The property's color scheme is plum and indigo, complemented by dark wood paneling and oil paintings. Earlier this year, the hotel was renovated to include even more elaborate features such as padded walls and metallic finishes.

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Robert Redford

Many people know that Robert Redford's company founded the Sundance Film Festival, but fewer know that he also founded the Sundance Mountain Resort in 1969, which offers opportunities aplenty for snowboarding, hiking, skiing and biking in a resort with a rustic style.

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Francis Ford Coppola

Belize stole a special spot in Cappola's heart when he visited in the early 1980s. He purchased the abandoned Blancaneaux Lodge resort, which he used as a getaway for his family before opening it to the public in 1993. The lodge has 20 rooms, waterfalls and turquoise pools. Cappola also owns luxury resorts in Guatemala, Argentina and Italy.

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Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones

This Hollywood couple owns Bermuda's Ariel Sands Cottage Colony Hotel, which is currently under redevelopment and set to re-open next year. The hotel includes both cottages and luxury hotel suites adjacent to a newly-restored beach, which showcases a casual oceanfront restaurant and bar (plus a pool that overlooks the sea).

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Bono & The Edge

Self-proclaimed as "Dublin's original rock'n'roll hotel," The Clarence first opened in 1852 and, over time, became a popular stop for traveling musicians. In 1992, Bono and The Edge from U2 purchased the property and reopened it as a modern, 50-room boutique hotel in 1996.

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Paris Hilton

Ok, admittedly Paris knew a little something about hotels before she got into the business herself. However, it's worthing noting that the "That's Hot" star didn't necessarily follow in the Hilton family's footsteps. Not only did the heir help design The Paris Beach Club resort in the Philippines, but she's also prepping to launch her very own luxury hotel chain in Dubai, New York and Las Vegas — rather than jumping on the already-established Hilton brand.

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